Notice2024-01327
Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-725HH); Comment Request; Extension
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Published
January 24, 2024
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Energy DepartmentFederal Energy Regulatory Commission
Abstract
In compliance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) is soliciting public comment on the currently approved information collection FERC-725HH (RF Reliability Standards) with no change to the current reporting or recordkeeping requirements.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 16 (Wednesday, January 24, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 4602-4603]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-01327]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. IC24-5-000]
Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-725HH);
Comment Request; Extension
AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, DOE.
ACTION: Notice of information collection and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: In compliance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or
FERC) is soliciting public comment on the currently approved
information collection FERC-725HH (RF Reliability Standards) with no
change to the current reporting or recordkeeping requirements.
DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due March 25,
2024.
ADDRESSES: You may submit your comments (identified by Docket No. IC24-
5-000) on FERC-725HH by one of the following methods:
Electronic filing through <a href="https://www.ferc.gov">https://www.ferc.gov</a> is preferred.
<bullet> Electronic Filing: Documents must be filed in acceptable
native applications and print-to-PDF, but not in scanned or picture
format.
<bullet> For those unable to file electronically, comments may be
filed by USPS mail or by hand (including courier) delivery:
[cir] Mail via U.S. Postal Service Only: Addressed to: Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission, Secretary of the Commission, 888 First
Street NE, Washington, DC 20426.
[cir] Hand (Including Courier) Delivery: Deliver to: Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, MD 20852.
Instructions: All submissions must be formatted and filed in
accordance with submission guidelines at: <a href="https://www.ferc.gov">https://www.ferc.gov</a>. For
user assistance, contact FERC Online Support by email at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#51373423323e3f3d383f34222421213e232511373423327f363e27"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="ee888b9c8d81808287808b9d9b9e9e819c9aae888b9c8dc0898198">[email protected]</span></a>, or by phone at (866) 208-3676 (toll-free).
Docket: Users interested in receiving automatic notification of
activity in this docket or in viewing/downloading comments and
issuances in this docket may do so at <a href="https://www.ferc.gov">https://www.ferc.gov</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jean Sonneman may be reached by email
at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b5f1d4c1d4f6d9d0d4c7d4dbd6d0f5f3f0e7f69bd2dac3"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="490d283d280a252c283b28272a2c090f0c1b0a672e263f">[email protected]</span></a>, telephone at (202) 502-6362.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: FERC-725HH, RF Reliability Standards.
OMB Control No.: 1902-0256.
Type of Request: Three-year renewal of FERC-725HH without change to
the reporting or recordkeeping requirements.
Abstract: This collection of information pertains to the
Commission's compliance with section 215 of the Federal Power Act (FPA)
(16 U.S.C. 824o), which enables the Commission to strengthen the
reliability of the ``bulk-power system.'' \1\ The Commission's
implementation of FPA section 215 involves review and approval of a
system of mandatory Reliability Standards that are established and
enforced by an ``Electric Reliability Organization'' (ERO).\2\ The
Commission has certified the North American Electric Reliability
Corporation (NERC) as the ERO.\3\
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\1\ FPA section 251(a)(1) defines ``bulk-power system'' as
follows: ``(A) facilities and control systems necessary for
operating an interconnected electric energy transmission network (or
any portion thereof); and (B) electric energy from generation
facilities needed to maintain transmission system reliability. The
term does not include facilities used in the local distribution of
electric energy.''
\2\ FPA section 215(a)(2) defines ``Electric Reliability
Organization'' as ``the organization certified by the Commission
under subsection (c) the purpose of which is to establish and
enforce reliability standards for the bulk-power system, subject to
Commission review.''
\3\ North American Electric Reliability Corp., 116 FERC ] 61,062
(ERO Certification Order), order on reh'g & compliance, 117 FERC ]
61,126 (2006), aff'd sub nom. Alcoa, Inc. v. FERC, 564 F.3d 1342
(D.C. Cir. 2009).
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Reliability Standards that the ERO proposes to the Commission may
include Reliability Standards that are proposed to the ERO by a
Regional Entity.\4\ A Regional Entity is an entity that has been
approved by the Commission to enforce Reliability Standards under
delegated authority from the ERO.\5\ On March 17, 2011, the Commission
approved a regional Reliability Standard submitted by the ERO that was
developed by the Reliability First Corporation (RF).\6\
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\4\ 16 U.S.C. 824o(e)(4).
\5\ 16 U.S.C. 824o(a)(7) and (e)(4).
\6\ Planning Resource Adequacy Assessment Reliability Standard,
Order No. 747, 134 FERC ] 61,212 (2011).
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RF promotes bulk electric system reliability in the Eastern
Interconnection. RF is the Regional Entity responsible for compliance
monitoring and enforcement in the RF region. In addition, RF provides
an environment for the development of Reliability Standards and the
coordination of the operating and planning activities of its members as
set forth in the RF bylaws.
There is one regional Reliability Standard in the RF region. The
Commission requests renewal of OMB clearance for that regional
Reliability Standard, known as BAL-502-RF-03 (Planning Resource
Adequacy Analysis, Assessment and Documentation).
Type of Respondents: Planning coordinators.
Estimate of Annual Burden: \7\ The estimated burden and cost \8\
are as follows:
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\7\ Burden is defined as the total time, effort, or financial
resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or
disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. For
further explanation of what is included in the information
collection burden, refer to 5 CFR 1320.3.
\8\ For BAL-502-RF-03,
The estimated hourly cost (salary plus benefits) is a
combination based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), as of
2022, for 75% of the average of an Electrical Engineer (17-2071)
$77.29/hr, 77.29 x .75 = 57.9675 ($57.97-rounded) ($57.97/hour) and
25% of an Information and Record Clerk (43-4199) $39.58/hr, $39.58 x
.25% = 9.895 ($9.90 rounded) ($9.90/hour), for a total ($57.97 +
$9.90 = $67.87/hour).
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FERC-725HH, RF Reliability Standards
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Annual number Total annual burden
Entity Number of of responses Annual number Average burden hrs. & hours & total annual Cost per
respondents \9\ per respondent of responses cost per response ($) cost ($) respondent ($)
(1) (2) (1) * (2) = (3) (4).................. (3) * (4) = (5)...... (5) / (1) = (6)
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Regional Reliability Standard BAL-502-RF-03
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Planning Coordinators.............. 2 1 2 16 hrs.; $1,085.92... 32 hrs.; $2,171.84... $1,085.92
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Comments: Comments are invited on: (1) whether the collection of
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of
the Commission, including whether the information will have practical
utility; (2) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden and
cost of the collection of information, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality,
utility and clarity of the information collection; and (4) ways to
minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are
to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.
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\9\ The number of respondents is derived from the NERC
Compliance Registry as of November 14, 2023 for the burden
associated with the regional Reliability Standard BAL-502-RF-03.
Dated: January 18, 2024.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2024-01327 Filed 1-23-24; 8:45 am]
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